Wizard
Matwetwe
Synopsis
Matwetwe (Wizard) is a coming of age adventure following Lefa and Papi, best friends and recent high school graduates, on the hustle of their young lives. Over the course of one action packed New Year's Eve in the iconic township of Atteridgeville, the boys try to score a huge deal, dodge a king pin gangster and his violent minions, get the girl and ultimately save their lives in this hilarious and sometimes very serious escapade.
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Matwetwe (Wizard) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-15
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Sibusiso Khwinana
Lefa
Tebatso Mashishi
Papi
Otto Nobela
Nkwebe
Mimi Mamabolo
Meisie
Maurice Matyutyu
Stlotlwane
Kefilwe Mello
Lady Narrator
Bugzito Seagiso
Old Man Chorus
Luzuko Sotshononda
Young Man Chorus
Brendan Sean Murray
Kruger
Masello Motana
Ziphora
Christopher Steenkamp
Kruger's Lackey
Lungile Cindi
Les
Karabo Dikolomela
Karabo
Mpho Sewela
Baks
Thapelo Tips Seemise
Randy Mareka
Neo Erasmus
Lucy
Anastasia Augustus
Agness
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kagiso Lediga
- Screenplay & Story
- Kagiso Lediga
- Original Title
- Matwetwe
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English, Xhosa, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Diprente Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kagiso Lediga
Kagiso Lediga
Department Leadership Roster
Kagiso Lediga
Director
Kagiso Lediga
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wizard
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What is Wizard about?
Matwetwe (Wizard) is a coming of age adventure following Lefa and Papi, best friends and recent high school graduates, on the hustle of their young lives. Over the course of one action packed New Year's Eve in the iconic township of Atteridgeville, the boys try to score a huge deal, dodge a king pin gangster and his violent minions, get the girl and ultimately save their lives in this hilarious and sometimes very serious escapade.
Who directed Wizard?
Wizard was directed by Kagiso Lediga.
Who stars in Wizard?
The principal cast of Wizard includes Sibusiso Khwinana, Tebatso Mashishi, Otto Nobela, Mimi Mamabolo, Maurice Matyutyu.
When was Wizard released and how long is it?
Wizard was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.